The International Prize for Biology 2010 "Biology of Symbiosis"

Here I would like to announce that the International Prize for Biology has chosen the speciality "Biology of Symbiosis" for the 2010 Prize, and is now open for nomination.

The IPB is one of the most prestigious prizes in the field of biology. Past laureates include Motoo Kimura, Edward Wilson, Ernst Mayr, and many other great biologists. The prize is given in the presence of His Majesty Emperor Akihito to a laureate. The laureate will be gifted a certificate, a medal, and ten million JPY.

The International Prize for Biology:

http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-biol/index.html

Past laureates:

http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-biol/index.html

Nomination form available at:

http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bionom.htm

The deadline of nomination is May 14, 2010.

Inquiries on the issue should be addressed at:

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

6 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8471, Japan

Email: ipbrec2010@jsps.go.jp

Sincerely,

Takema Fukatsu

Group Leader

Symbiotic Evolution and Biological Functions Research Group

Bioproduction Research Institute

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)